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European Honeybee

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Origin: Europe, Africa, Asia. Introduced globally for honey production and crop pollination. Can outcompete and introduce diseases to local bee species, affecting native ecosystems.

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Japanese Beetle

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Origin: Japan. Introduced to the United States in 1916, likely through trade. Consumes a wide range of plants, damaging crops, ornamental plants, and turf.

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Asian Long-horned Beetle

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Origin: China, Korea. Introduced into the USA in the 1990s via wooden packing materials. Kills many species of hardwood trees, leading to major ecological and economic impacts.

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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

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Origin: East Asia. Introduced to the United States in the late 1990s. Feeds on fruit crops and ornamentals, causing significant economic damage.

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Fall Armyworm

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Origin: Tropical regions of the Americas. It spreads widely to regions with suitable climates. Can devastate crops such as maize, rice, and sorghum.

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Gypsy Moth

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Origin: Europe. Introduced to the United States in the late 19th century. Defoliates a wide range of trees, resulting in severe ecological and economic damage.

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Emerald Ash Borer

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Origin: East Asia. Introduced into North America in the early 2000s. It kills ash trees, leading to large-scale loss of native ash species.

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Boll Weevil

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Origin: Central Mexico. Spread to the United States in the late 19th century. Severely affects cotton production, leading to economic hardship for cotton farmers.

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Varroa Mite

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Origin: Asia. Spread worldwide attached to their host, the European Honeybee. Threatens the global beekeeping industry by spreading viruses and weakening bee colonies.

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Colorado Potato Beetle

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Origin: Western United States. Spread to other parts of the US and Europe. It is a major pest of potato crops, leading to significant yield loss and increased pesticide use.

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Mediterranean Fruit Fly

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Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa. Spread globally to most subtropical regions. Infests over 300 types of fruits and vegetables, leading to trade restrictions and control measures.

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Red Palm Weevil

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Origin: Tropical Asia. Spread to the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. Causes severe damage to palm trees, with significant economic impact on the palm industry.

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Giant African Snail

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Origin: East Africa. Introduced to various regions as a food source and through the pet trade. They damage a wide range of plants and can carry harmful parasites.

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Asian Citrus Psyllid

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Origin: Asia. Introduced into the Americas and has spread widely. Vectors citrus greening disease, which poses a great threat to the citrus industry.

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Tawny Crazy Ant

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Origin: South America. Spread to the United States and other regions. Causes ecological disruption and can displace other ant species and creatures in the ecosystem.

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Spotted Lanternfly

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Origin: China. Introduced to the United States in 2014. Feeds on a variety of plants and excretes a sugary substance that promotes sooty mold growth.

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Silverleaf Whitefly

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Origin: India and Pakistan. Spread globally, affecting a wide range of crops. Transmits plant viruses and induces plant disorders like silverleaf disorder in squash.

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Yellow Crazy Ant

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Origin: Southeast Asia. Introduced to numerous Pacific Islands and parts of Australia. Can form large colonies that outcompete native fauna, disrupting local ecosystems.

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Asian Tiger Mosquito

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Origin: Southeast Asia. Spread globally due to international trade and transport. Vectors of multiple diseases such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya.

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Formosan Subterranean Termite

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Origin: China and Taiwan. Introduced to the United States and other regions. They cause serious structural damage to buildings, with significant economic consequences.

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